Neighbors Helping Neighbors, Part Two

Ms. Emma added her own thank you to our neighborhood blog:

"Yes, indeed, this is the greatest neighborhood with the greatest neighbors in Loganville (nah, you're the greatest anywhere!). I just want to sincerely thank you for all your kindness and concern since the illness and death of my husband, Gary. You have been such a comfort to me, and I sincerely appreciate each and every one of you. When I move to North Carolina to be with my family (and I don't know yet when that will be), I am going to miss you deeply. But just know, in the meantime, that you are appreciated and loved." - Emma

Neighbors Helping Neighbors

LaFayette Ridge is comprised of many wonderful neighbors and friends. Three neighbors recently helped one of our own - Joe Wozniak - and they deserve a special mention in our neighborhood blog.

Dexter Whaley, John Sharp and Alvin Kidd helped Joe with some tree work in his yard. Joe sent over a special note to share:

"Thursday and Friday of this past week, John, Alvin, and Dexter came over to my house and assisted me, (Done most of the work,) in the cutting down and removal of three dead trees. Thanks guys for your neighborly kindness." - Joe

We're blessed to have so many great neighbors and it's always nice to share our appreciation and gratitude with them! Thanks, guys.

Something to Think About

Many LaFayette Ridge neighbors have expressed interest in cleaning out their closets and attics and having a neighborhood yard sale in the coming weeks. A recent TV ad by famed Food Network host Sandra Lee brought about the idea of incorporating a bake sale into the festivities.

Check out the Great American Bake Sale here: http://gabs.strength.org/site/PageServer?pagename=GABS_homepage

Why Should You Hold a Bake Sale? (Taken from the GABS Web Site)
1. 100% of the funds you raise help feed kids.
2. Funds you raise from your local bake sale stay local, supporting after-school and summer feeding programs in your community —food programs that hundreds and thousands of kids depend on.
3. It's a fun solution with a large impact.
4. You can host bake sale based on your schedule and in your community. You don't have to train for six months to run a marathon or make a large donation to make a huge difference.

Let's start thinking about an upcoming yard sale (before it gets too hot outside).

New Neighbors On The Way

LaFayette Ridge will welcome up to 5 new neighbors very soon. Gabbi and Bruiser George (The George's pooches) will become first-time parents to what is sure to be the cutest mixed-breed puppies in the neighborhood. According to neighbors, Gabbi is due "any day now."

We can't wait to see what the puppies will look like!

Vicki Smith shared the official name of the

Yorkshire Terrier/Daschund puppies - "Dorkies"

Update: Bill said that Gabbi welcomed three puppies recently and they are all doing very well.

The Critters are Taking Over

Several LaFayette Ridge neighbors are battling squirrels, chipmunks, and/or field mice in their attics and homes (this blogger included).

Ms. Emma recently had her home critter proofed by a local company specializing in pest control.

The Patty's trapped a suspected flying squirrel in their attic, but the little guy squeezed his way through the 1-inch hole in the live trap. He's still on the lam and munchin' on the Christmas decorations.

The Kidd's have placed a live trap in their front yard. Alvin traps the squirrels and releases them at nearby Black Shoals.

Here are some tips to keep pests out of your house:

• Trim all branches eight to 10 feet from the house so animals cannot jump from a tree to the roof.


• Install a chimney cap and secure it tightly to keep raccoons from setting up residency.


• Fix damaged screens in roof, soffit, and gable vents.


• Keep bird feeders 15 feet from the house; store birdseed and pet food in sealed containers.


• Keep the woodpile away from the house; mice can start families in it and then decide to move into your house.


• Seal around dryer vents and other gaps in the foundation and siding.

Snow Day!

Sunday's snowfall was both unexpected and lots of fun
for neighbors of LaFayette Ridge. After a brief power
outage (or two), the loss of cable TV for several hours,
and no school on Monday, things are returning to normal
for our neighborhood and the city of Loganville.

Here's a few snapshots from our fun in the snow.


The Smith's House Covered in Snow


LaFayette Ridge Snow


More Snow


LaFayette Ridge's New Neighbor


The snowball fight begins!


Justin & Jason Myers pose with their creation